Escrow & TitleIntermediateDelaware Exam

What is an 'ALTA Owner's Policy' versus an 'ALTA Loan Policy' in Delaware?

AThe owner's policy is for the lender; the loan policy is for the buyer
BThe ALTA Owner's Policy protects the buyer; the ALTA Loan Policy protects the lender's interest in the propertyCorrect
CBoth provide identical coverage; the names reflect who pays the premium
DThe owner's policy is required; the loan policy is optional

Why The ALTA Owner's Policy protects the buyer; the ALTA Loan Policy protects the lender's interest in the property Is Correct

Answer B: The ALTA Owner's Policy protects the buyer; the ALTA Loan Policy protects the lender's interest in the property

The ALTA Owner's Policy covers the buyer's equity interest in the property. The ALTA Loan Policy (Mortgagee's Policy) covers the lender's interest (up to the loan amount).

Exam Tip: Escrow & Title

Escrow questions test the neutral third-party role and the sequence of closing events. Remember that the escrow agent acts as a dual agent for both buyer and seller and cannot advocate for either side.

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